Built in 1655, Deldon Namgyal constructed Shey monastery in the memory of late father Singay Namgyal. The statue of Lord Buddha in this monastery is the second largest statue in Ladakh. The average ...

Ladakh is not just about stunning landscapes; its monasteries hold centuries of history, art, and deep spiritual energy. From ancient murals to grand festivals, these places are where culture and ...

Discover the serenity of Leh and Ladakh through our enchanting monastery guide. Nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Himalayas, Ladakh is a land of breathtaking landscapes and ancient spiritual ...

It’s probably just brain damage caused by the rarefied air, but the brown mountains around Leh look disturbingly like enormous biceps, flexing and roaring challenges into the blue Ladakhi sky. They ...

For a moment after landing at Leh airport, Nepalis can be forgiven for thinking they have just arrived in Jomsom. The drive into the capital of India’s Union Territory of Ladakh situated at 3,500m ...

Mostly in ruins now, Shey Palace and Monastery was once the summer capital of Ladakh. The Namgyals, who were the rulers of Ladakh, abandoned Shey in 1842 and fled to Stok when Ladakh was invaded by ...